Overview of the Collection

Title:

Science Fiction Fanzines and Ephemera Collection

Dates:

1949-1983

Quantity:

1.0 linear ft.

Abstract:

Collection of science fiction fan-generated publications (zines), science fiction
convention material, clippings, photographs, and assorted other ephemera. Originally
12 linear feet, all of the zines have now been cataloged and only a few items remain
in the manuscript collection.

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Science Fiction Fanzines and Ephemera Collection spans more than thirty years and contains an assortment of miscellaneous ephemera
-- artwork, photographs, clippings, publicity, etc. -- relating to science fiction
authors, conventions, publishers, and so on.

Arrangement of the Collection

The collection is arranged alphabetically by type or title.

Restrictions

Access Restrictions:
The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require
advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance
concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.

Use Restrictions:
Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and
all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from
any
materials in this collection.

Related Material

A list of material originally present in the collection appears in Box 1, but all
of the fanzines themselves have been removed and cataloged. Please refer to SUMMIT, our main catalog
to locate these items.

Special Collections Research Center has the papers of a number of science fiction
authors and organizations, including the Science Fiction Writers of America; please
refer to the SCRC Subject Index
for a complete listing.

The library also holds a considerable number of science fiction books; please refer
to SUMMIT, our main catalog
to locate these items.